Comments on: The next generation is ……. in high school. http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2009/10/20/the-next-generation-is-in-high-school/ News and analysis from the intersection of genomics, personalized medicine and the law Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:02:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: uberVU - social comments http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2009/10/20/the-next-generation-is-in-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-953 uberVU - social comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:12:40 +0000 http://www.genomicslawreport.com/?p=1295#comment-953 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by genomicslawyer: The Personal Genetics Education Project on the importance of high school education to the future of personal genomics: http://bit.ly/1aiIJ1... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: Dana Waring http://www.genomicslawreport.com/index.php/2009/10/20/the-next-generation-is-in-high-school/comment-page-1/#comment-944 Dana Waring Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:09:17 +0000 http://www.genomicslawreport.com/?p=1295#comment-944 We too are figuring out ways to reach a larger audience using modern teaching tools - but thus far are finding that students we talk with appreciate the discussion-based approach we have taken. Turns out everyone has an opinion when it comes to genetics and how it could impact their life, and small group sessions seem to be an ideal format to explore the issues. We also have found that mentioning career options beyond the bench ( or in addition to) can spark interest in any number of areas - the "business" side of personal genomics right now is quite fascinating, I think! One approach we are looking into is introducing a discussion of personal genetics into high school health classes. Health is required in almost every state, but not subject to the same pressures of standardized testing (and associated curriculum restrictions). We would love to hear about successes and challenges others have experienced when wading into the waters of curriculum reform.... We too are figuring out ways to reach a larger audience using modern teaching tools – but thus far are finding that students we talk with appreciate the discussion-based approach we have taken. Turns out everyone has an opinion when it comes to genetics and how it could impact their life, and small group sessions seem to be an ideal format to explore the issues. We also have found that mentioning career options beyond the bench ( or in addition to) can spark interest in any number of areas – the “business” side of personal genomics right now is quite fascinating, I think!

One approach we are looking into is introducing a discussion of personal genetics into high school health classes. Health is required in almost every state, but not subject to the same pressures of standardized testing (and associated curriculum restrictions). We would love to hear about successes and challenges others have experienced when wading into the waters of curriculum reform….

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